Knowra Democratic Party Democratic Party The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. Founded in the early nineteenth century, it has changed its coalitions and positions over time.
Democratic-Republican Party : A U.S. political party founded by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison that dominated national politics in the early republic. Its decline and division in the 1820s preceded the Democratic Party’s organization.
American Civil War : The U.S. war from 1861 to 1865 between the Union and the Confederacy over secession and slavery. The party’s sectional divisions deepened as slavery and secession reshaped national politics.
Political party : An organized group that seeks political power by nominating candidates and coordinating supporters. The Democratic Party is a national example of this form of political organization.
Republican Party : One of the two major political parties in the United States, founded in 1854. The parties contest national elections and differ across many policy priorities and political coalitions.
Andrew Jackson : The seventh president of the United States, serving from 1829 to 1837. Jackson’s presidential campaigns and administration helped establish the party’s early identity.
New Deal : The domestic programs and reforms enacted under President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression. The New Deal broadened the party’s coalition and expanded its support among urban voters and organized labor.
Democratic National Committee : The national governing organization of the Democratic Party in the United States. It coordinates national party activity, conventions, and support for Democratic candidates.
Progressivism in the United States : A political tradition in the United States that seeks reforms addressing concentrated power, inequality, and social problems. Progressive Democrats press for broader structural reforms than many moderates support.
Martin Van Buren : An American politician who served as president from 1837 to 1841 and helped build the Democratic Party. His organizing helped turn Jackson’s supporters into a durable national party.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 : A U.S. federal law prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations, employment, and federally funded programs. Its enactment, supported by many Democrats and opposed by others, accelerated political realignment.
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